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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1)___________.
Individual coping qualities (2)____________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of
being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)__________ learn to be
patient. On the road, we must be (4) __________ to control our own emotions. Road raged
drivers are also more likely to (5) __________ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. must.

  • The subject "drivers" is being advised or instructed to learn a new behavior.
  • The modal verb "should" is used to express the idea of advice or recommendation.
  • The main verb "learn" is in the base form, which is used after a modal verb to express obligation, advice, or recommendation.
  • The prepositional phrase "to be patient" is the object of the verb "learn" and describes the desired behavior.
  • The correct modal verb to use in this sentence is "should."

The completed sentence would be:

"Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers should learn to be patient."